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7 levels of AI await humanity

BangkokPost.com 

This week is AI week, both to date and going forward. Some don't understand the difference between AI and AGI, the latter being artificial general intelligence, denoting a system that behaves like a human being in capabilities. So, for your amusement I've put together, with credit to the YouTube channel AI Uncovered, a description of the seven levels of AI.

Shop for premium goods at Royal Project fair

BangkokPost.com 

The highly-anticipated "Royal Project 54" fair will bring a selection of premium quality products and special dishes to CentralWorld for 11 days, starting from Friday to Aug 14.

Jailing shoplifters will not address root causes, says senior Tory - The Guardian

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  1. Jailing shoplifters will not address root causes, says senior Tory  The Guardian
  2. Government to publish police guidance on dealing with low-level crimes  The Argus
  3. Build prisons to fit shoplifters, minister suggests  The Times
  4. Shoplifters who commit repeat offences to face prison  The Guardian
  5. Fears of soft justice as first-time criminals to avoid court  The Telegraph
  6. View Full coverage on Google News

Big sound, big fun

BangkokPost.com 

Listening to music is something I do to an addictive level. Having audio systems connected to my computer, game consoles and mobile phones is necessary to get me through the day. But this is the first time I've had a party-oriented speaker blast my stress away. I loved it, but my neighbours might not.

Exploring the interplay of art and culture

BangkokPost.com 

The interplay between arts and heritage will be addressed during "Arts In Heritage", which will take place at the Multi-Function Room, 1st floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection, on Aug 8 and 9, starting at 10am.



Gourmet Market gets a taste of Canada

BangkokPost.com 

A complete selection of the season's premium picks representing original Canadian flavours is presented at the Taste Of Canada 2023, which is running at Gourmet Market at Emporium, EmQuartier and Paragon, until Aug 14.

Memories remain

BangkokPost.com 

Growing up in Surin, the border region between Thailand and Cambodia, Marisa Srijunpleang developed a keen interest in the histories of both countries. However, she noticed that some historical stories were missing from written records. After talking to family members, she was surprised to discover they were survivors of the 1975 Khmer Rouge genocide, and how they had been directly and indirectly...

Explosive matters

BangkokPost.com 

A clip of an explosion at a fireworks storage facility in southern Narathiwat province on Saturday has gone viral. It serves as a reminder to society about the clear and present danger of having industrial factories and warehouses in residential neighbourhoods.

What the climate fight is really about

BangkokPost.com 

Climate change is no longer a future problem. It is here, and the effects are all around. Worse, today's extreme weather events are just a preview of the pain that awaits humanity in the coming decades, almost regardless of how fast we manage to decarbonise the economy this year or next.

Free trade in green goods needed

BangkokPost.com 

International trade has boosted economic growth in many countries, especially those without abundant natural resources or fixed capital. In addition to creating opportunities for cross-border specialisation, trade has made it possible to import cheap consumer goods, intermediate inputs for manufacturing, and capital equipment. This is especially true in Asia and the Pacific, which accounted for...

Tech news still cowed by digital giants

BangkokPost.com 

As more and more people get news and information from social media, one key issue has emerged in the international arena: bargaining power between news outlets and social media giants for fair remuneration. Some countries have enacted laws requiring major social media platforms to pay for news. A glaring example was when Australia in 2021 introduced the News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory...

What's bugging travellers now?

BangkokPost.com 

'Covid, Schmovid," people seem to be saying these days. Travellers insouciantly scamper from board meetings to trade shows to weddings to party the nights away. It is good to see cities stirring and travel bustle returning.

NT unveils tie-up with Lockbox Group

BangkokPost.com 

State enterprise National Telecom (NT) has partnered with smart locker service provider Lockbox Group to offer an automated locker service at NT's offices throughout Bangkok to add value to its existing assets and help Lockbox expand.

Ministry preps steps to mitigate new standards

BangkokPost.com 

The Ministry of Finance is preparing to look for ways to help state-owned financial institutions which may be affected by the adoption of new financial reporting standards that are set to take effect in 2025, says permanent secretary Krisada Chinavicharana.

Memorable 'Mom Moments'

BangkokPost.com 

Central Pattana Plc has launched the "Mom Moments" campaign to create memorable moments and to boost Thai tourism throughout August.

Tisco touts debt instruments as interest rates near peak

BangkokPost.com 

Investors are being urged to increase their weighting in debt instruments for the time being to get high returns on investments as interest rates globally are nearing their peak and stock markets remain volatile, says Tisco's Economic Strategy Unit (Tisco ESU).

Kuma preps factory to support growth

BangkokPost.com 

Kuma (Thailand) Co, the marketer and manufacturer of Kuma tissue paper, is conducting a feasibility study to set up its own factory over the next five years to support future expansion.





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